…Choose this day who you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15

Congratulations to House Audacia for choosing virtue:

• One member chose PERSEVERANCE by deciding to stick with a job in the face of disappointment.
• Eleven lady members chose RESPECT and OBEDIENCE as evidenced by their dress on Friday.
• One member chose EXCELLENCE by her diligence in presenting her class project in history.
• Two members chose EXCELLENCE by demonstrating outstanding academic work in Mr. Leland’s class.
• One member chose to SERVE by going the extra mile and volunteered to tape up the gym floor before the Fall Festival for Mrs. Gasparrini.

Congratulations to House Fides for choosing virtue:

• Two members chose a SERVANT’S HEART by carrying pizza boxes to the dumpster for Mrs. Dupont.
• .One member chose EXCELLENCE by demonstrating outstanding academic work in Mr. Leland’s class.
• Three members chose SERVANTHOOD at the Fall Festival when they not only volunteered for the dunk tank but displayed wonderful attitudes.

Congratulations to House Sapientia for choosing virtue:

• Five members chose EXCELLENCE by their diligence in presenting their class project in history.
• One members chose COMPASSION and GOODNESS by devoting her entire time at the Fall Festival to raise money for foreign missions.
• One member chose SERVICE and THOUGHTFULNESS by Cloroxing all the desks in Latin class when a classmate went home sick.
• One member chose EXCELLENCE by demonstrating outstanding academic work in Mr. Leland’s classes.
• Two members chose to SERVE by going the extra mile and volunteered to tape up the gym floor before the Fall Festival for Mrs. Gasparrini.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.  Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.  And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3: 12-14

Congratulations to House Audacia for pursuing the following virtues:

• One member pursued a SACRIFICIAL ACT by relearning a history song from last year to present to the new seventh grade class as an example of Mrs. Dearing’s expectations.
• One member pursued KINDNESS when she found a lost bracelet and returned it to the owner.
• One member pursued DILIGENCE and INITIATIVE when she voluntarily worked through lunch multiple days for Mrs. Dearing’s group project.
• Five members pursued DILIGENCE and INITIATIVE when they voluntarily worked through lunch for Mrs. Dearing’s group project.

Congratulations to House Fides for pursuing the following virtues:

• One member pursues KINDNESS by continually opening the door for Mrs. Dupont.
• Two members pursued a SACRIFICIAL ACT by relearning a history song from last year to present to the new seventh grade class as an example of Mrs. Dearing’s expectations.
• One member was observed by Mr. Staggers pursuing HELPFULNESS when he offered to get a bowl of ice for the guests serving lunch to our students.
• One member pursued KINDNESS and GOODNESS when she greeted Mrs. Dearing on the way to class and offered to carry her teacher’s cumbersome computer case.

Congratulations to House Sapientia for pursuing the following virtues:

• One member pursues SERVICE by volunteering to pass out journals for Mrs. Dearing every time there is a need.
• Two members pursued a SACRIFICIAL ACT by relearning a history song from last year to present to the new seventh grade class as an example of Mrs. Dearing’s expectations.
• One member pursued SERVICE and GOODNESS when he carried two big boxes of books to the library for Mrs. Kuhn during his morning break.
• Six members pursued DILIGENCE and INITIATIVE when they voluntarily worked through lunch multiple days for Mrs. Dearing’s group project.

 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.            Ephesians 2:10

Congratulations to House Audacia for demonstrating the following core values:

• One member demonstrated RESPECT and CHIVALRY when he escorted a guest to CCS in locating the restrooms.
• Two members demonstrated OUTSTANDING SERVICE when without being asked, they cleaned the kitchen for Mr. Taylor.
• One member demonstrated REVERANCE in chapel on Thursday when he led students in worship.
• One member demonstrated KINDNESS and SERVICE when he volunteered to take out two full bags of trash for Mrs.Thigpen in grammar school.
• One member demonstrated KINDNESS and COMPASSION when he supported a friend at SYATP.
• One member worked so DILIGENTLY on her recitation that she literally brought her Rhetoric teacher to tears by the beauty of the performance.
• One member demonstrated FRIENDLINESS  to others and respect toward adults at the Apologetics Conference.
• One member demonstrated SERVICE by taking out an overflowing trash can in Mr. Leland’s room with out being asked.
• One member demonstrated a SERVANT’S HEART when she helped set up snacks during the Apologetics Conference.

Congratulations to House Fides for demonstrating the following core values:

• One member demonstrated SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP in the manner she serves her house and school.
• One member demonstrated OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC WORK in Mr. Leland’s Rhetoric I class.
• Three members demonstrated REVERANCE in chapel on Thursday when they led students in worship.
• Three members demonstrated a SERVANT’S HEART and GOOD SPORTMANSHIP when they helped Mrs. Dupont clean up after a House Game (in which their house came in last) during the Team Building Retreat.
• One member demonstrated a SERVANT’S HEART when she helped set up snacks during the Apologetics Conference.
• One member has demonstrated consistent LOYALTY and PRIDE in representing his House colors.
• One member demonstrated the PURSUIT of KNOWLEDGE by asking thoughtful questions at the Apologetics Conference.
• One member demonstrated SERVICE by her willingness to serve others as the leader of the Spiritual Formation Team.
• One member demonstrated KINDNESS and INITIATIVE as she sprinted to the door to hold it open for Mrs. Dupont who had her hands full.
• One member demonstrated GREAT SERVITUDE when he picked up the PE equipment for Mr. Wilmoth.
• One member demonstrated SERVICE when he cleaned up Mr. Wilmoth’s room voluntarily.
• Two members demonstrated INITIATIVE and SERVICE by being the first House to respond to Mrs. Dupont’s request to help set up and tear down chairs at the Apologetics Conference.

Congratulations to House Sapientia for demonstrating the following core values:

• One member demonstrated KINDNESS to a fellow student who dropped an armload of books by helping her pick them up and carry them to her classroom.
• One member demonstrated CHIVALROUS and SPORTSMAN-LIKE behavior at the CCS Cross Country meet by going out of his way to shake hands and congratulate his teammates on their individual races.
• One member demonstrated OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC WORK in Mr. Leland’s Rhetoric I class.
• Two members demonstrated REVERANCE in chapel on Thursday when they led students in worship.
• One member demonstrated a SERVANT’S HEART when she helped set up snacks during the Apologetics Conference.
• Two members demonstrated SERVICE when they cleaned up Mr. Wilmoth’s room voluntarily.
• Four members demonstrated a SERVANT’S HEART by helping set up chairs at the Apologetics Conference.
• One member demonstrated COMPASSION for another student by showing concern for her feelings.

Character is the only sure foundation of the state. Calvin Coolidge

Congratulations to House Audacia for displaying the following core values:

• One member displayed KINDNESS and CHIVARLY in offering to open the door for a large group of ladies.
• One member displayed LEADERSHIP when she offered to lead devotions during armor time.

Congratulations to House Fides for displaying the following core values:

• One member showed REVERANCE leading devotions in the cabin at Team Building Camp.
• Four members displayed INITIATIVE and FAITHFULNESS when they beautifully painted the school rock to reflect their house loyalty.

Congratulations to House Sapientia for displaying the following core values:

• One member displayed WILLINGNESS TO HELP his teachers outside of class.
• One member displayed KINDNESS and SERVICE when he volunteered to clean Mrs. Sneed’s room.
• One member displayed KINDNESS and THOUGHTFULNESS when he greeted  the grammar school students with high-fives as he left the building.
• One member displayed LEADERSHIP by organizing, designing, ordering, and distributing CCS cross country spirit wear.
• Eleven members displayed INITIATIVE, GOODNESS, and KINDNESS when they planned and provided a House Breakfast for everyone in their house on Friday, September 12.

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than he who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is the victory over Self.  Aristotle

Virtue is alive at Covenant Classical School. Join us in celebrating what God is doing in our students’ lives.

Congratulations to House Audacia for exemplifying the following core values:

• Three members exemplified SERVICE and KINDNESS at the Team Building Camp when they picked up trash for others after meals.
• One member exemplified REVERANCE as she led the cabin in devotions at Team Building Camp.
• Three members exemplified ACADEMIC INTEREST AND DILIGENCE in Mr. Leland’s classes.
• Two members exemplified EXCEPTIONAL COURAGE at the Team Building Camp on the high-ropes.
• One member exemplified a SERVANT’S HEART when she stayed after history class to clean up a book shelf which was left out of order.
• Six member exemplified the best TEAM EFFORT on Mrs. Dearing’s continent project.

Congratulations to House Fides for exemplifying the following core values:

• One member exemplified SERVICE and KINDNESS at the Team Building Camp when he picked up trash for others after meals.
• Two member exemplified REVERANCE as they led the cabin in devotions at Team Building Camp.
• Two members exemplified ACADEMIC INTEREST AND DILIGENCE in Mr. Leland’s classes.
• Two members continually exemplify LEADERSHIP,  SELFLESSNESS, SERVICE, and RESPECT by their insightful engagement in Mr. Leland’s class discussions.
• One member exemplified SERVICE by voluntarily cleaning up the ladies’ bathroom: wiping out sinks and counters and picking up trash.

Congratulations to House Sapientia for exemplifying the following core values:

• One member exemplified KINDNESS going out of her way to make sure no one was left out when a buddy system was required at Team Building Camp.
• One member exemplified CARING AND THINKING OF OTHERS when he gave his partner timely, precise, and accurate instruction on the high-ropes at Team Building.
• One member exemplified a SERVANT’S HEART when she stayed after history class to clean up a book shelf which was left out of order.

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